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Epiblema gibsoni

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Species of moth

Epiblema gibsoni
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Epiblema
Species: E. gibsoni
Binomial name
Epiblema gibsoni
Wright & Covell, 2003

Epiblema gibsoni is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina.

The length of the forewings is 6–9 mm. The forewings have a lavender tint. Adults are on wing from early June to late August.

Etymology

The species is named for Loran D. Gibson for his contributions to the knowledge of Kentucky Lepidoptera.

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Bug Guide
Taxon identifiers
Epiblema gibsoni


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